A field guide to Joshua Tree: desert flora and cultural landmarks, outsider art and small-town finds, stories about long-ago explorers, desert lore and midcentury architecture, as well as an expert-led section about how to best experience the national park and its surrounding desert landscape. This guide releases/ships on Nov. 15th.
“Joshua tree-studded expanses, jumbled up boulder piles, climbing routes and desert trails: the desert awaits.”
JOSHUA TREE
*RELEASES NOV. 15th
$20.00
LOCAL STORIES, NATURAL WONDERS AND HISTORIC GEMS, INCLUDING:
Local intel for all slices of Joshua Tree exploration
A three-day road trip itinerary ranging from Route 66 Americana to Coachella Valley swimming spots
Profiles of 8 basecamp towns including Palm Springs, Pioneertown, Twentynine Palms and Joshua Tree
Stories from local experts who know the place best, including journalists, climbing guides, desert scientists, sound artists, historians, restaurant owners and more
A naturalist’s guide to desert geology, flora and fauna
Archival tidbits that shed light on the complex cultural history of Joshua Tree
Longform stories from respected writers, past and present
Entry points into deeper Joshua Tree insights through books, films, experts, annual traditions and more
Joshua Tree marks Wildsam’s fifth national park guide, joining Yosemite, Yellowstone, Grand Canyon and Great Smoky Mountains. “This series reimagines the genre,” wrote Outside magazine. “The beautifully bound titles will delight slow-travel fans.”
ILLUSTRATOR
Camellia Neri
Camellia Neri is a Los Angeles-raised and Joshua Tree-based artist and illustrator. Follow @camellia.neri to learn more about her work.
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